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Wall Street is charging Main Street the least since 2009 to sell its bonds, giving U.S. states and cities an added boost as they borrow at the lowest yields in more than four decades.

Investors in mutual funds rushed to bond funds in 2012, shunning stock mutual funds.

Altegris is looking to add a pair of alternative mutual funds to its portfolio in March.

The tax-exempt market continued to outperform Treasuries this week as new issues in the primary market were well received and the secondary market was active, pushing yields lower across the board.

Where is the talent on Wall Street? According to Ram Ahluwalia, a former Senior Vice President at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch, you might not find it in familiar places.

A lot of time, effort and money is spent on discovering if a prospective team member will “fit” and determining if a new member’s personality or behavior will be complementary to those already on the team. Ken Haman examines what "team harmony" really means.

Keeping in touch with clients on a regular and timely basis is crucial. Whether you're facing market swings or macro issues, if you aren’t in front of your clients with information, they’re probably on their way to you with questions.

The crisis gave financial innovation a bad rap. Don't let that stifle fresh thinking, Eyelock's Jeff Carter says.

Many financial service firms are targeting women as their economic power increases. The best way to market your practice to any demographic is by providing high-quality services. However, it is also prudent to have a marketing strategy that speaks to your ideal clients and clearly articulates how these clients can benefit from hiring your firm.

A former Edward Jones advisor has jumped to Hilliard Lyons in Paducah, Kent.

Advisors who have embraced social media as an important component of their marketing and service toolbox must monitor and manage the content they distribute. Social media archiving solutions bridge the gap between public social media platforms and the advisory practice.

Rapidly changing technology offers new ways for advisors to connect with clients. That makes it an exciting time to be in business, but it also means it’s critical for advisors to adapt.

Make a better first impression: In an increasingly digital age, there’s no excuse for ignoring one of the most important tools you have.

House Republicans plan to vote Jan. 23 on a three-month extension of U.S. borrowing authority in an effort to force the Democratic-led Senate to adopt a budget plan.

Altegris is looking to add a pair of alternative mutual funds to its portfolio in March.

MainStay Investments has closed its $17.5 billion Large Cap Growth Fund to new investors.

Investors in mutual funds rushed to bond funds in 2012, shunning stock mutual funds.

In today's age of smartphones, 4G speed and an app for just about everything, it's almost impossible to imagine that data, the fund industry's most strategic asset, is largely processed manually into spreadsheets.

You’re more than halfway through a month of working on your practice. Today, your task is simple -- and hopefully it will renew you for the remaining tips to come.

Fidelity Investments has closed off one of its funds to new investors.